Printable rock cycle diagram, labeled
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The same rock cycle diagram as our interactive rock cycle explorer, drawn in black and white for printing. Five stages sit around the loop: magma, igneous rock, sediment, sedimentary rock and metamorphic rock. The processes that move rock between them (cooling and crystallization, weathering and erosion, compaction and cementation, heat and pressure, and melting) label the arrows, and dashed arrows show that rocks can skip steps.
Use it as a science notebook page or a reference while your child does the rock cycle worksheet.
Tips for using it
- Have your child trace one rock around the whole loop out loud, naming each process.
- Glue real rock samples (granite, sandstone, marble) next to each stage.
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Questions
Which grade studies the rock cycle?
The rock cycle usually appears in upper elementary and middle school earth science, often in 4th grade and again in 6th to 8th grade. Check your state's science standards for the exact year.
Is the diagram accurate for older students?
Yes. It shows the main loop plus shortcuts, matching how the USGS describes the three rock types. Older students can add rock examples to each stage.